Atalanta Fugiens. An Edition of the Emblems, Fugues and Epigrams; Magnum Opus Hermetic Sourceworks number 22
Grand Rapids, MI: Phanes Press, 1989. Reprint. Hardcover. Octavo. 216pp. Publisher's maroon cloth with gilt lettering to spine and upper board, b&w illustrations, appendix. The Second edition of No. 22 of Adam McLean's Magnum Opus Hermetic Sourceworks which was first published in the hand bound limited editions that McLean is known for. From McLean: "While many individuals are familiar with the stunning alchemical engravings of Michael Maier's "Atalanta Fugiens" (published in 1617), few are aware that this is a multi-layered work based around a framework of fifty 'fugues' or short pieces of music, together with 50 emblems, epigrams, verses and allegorical discourses. Joscelyn Godwin's edition focuses on the musical aspects of this important book. He has translated anew the epigrams and verses that relate to the emblems, and has transcribed Maier's music into modern notation. Also included is a commentary by Hildemarie Streich, Jungian analyst and musicologist, which helps to unravel the symbolic content of Maier's book and the historical context from which it emerged." The faintest of bruising and rubbing to points otherwise a tight, bright near Fine copy. (no dust jacket issued). Item #59203
ISBN: 093399981X
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